Mr. Speaker, while today's action to stop FAA furloughs will reduce delays, 149 of the nation's contract control towers are still at risk of closure on June 15th. These towers are not only essential for passengers: they're essential for…
Frederica Wilson
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Frederica Smith Wilson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 24th congressional district since 2010. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been an advocate for education, healthcare, and social justice issues throughout her tenure in Congress. Wilson is known for her distinctive style, often wearing colorful hats, and her outspoken nature on various political matters.
Mr. Speaker, it's now been 843 days since I arrived in Congress, and the Republican leadership has not allowed a single vote on serious legislation to address our unemployment crisis. At the current rate of job growth, we will not get to…
First of all, I would like to thank both Chairman Bucshon and Chairman Massie for holding this joint hearing.
I hope our witnesses will offer recommendations on how the Federal Government can help create the new tools, software and workforce needed to realize the full potential of big data.
Big data can not only lead to amazing scientific discoveries; it can also save lives.
In this time of painfully high unemployment, we need NIST's expertise more than ever.
I am pleased to see that the budget request includes an additional $5 million to support NIST's work in the area of disaster resilience.





